Mellie Smithson is trapped in the country with no suitors and no prospects on the horizon except, perhaps, the exasperating-although admittedly handsome-guest of her father. Unwilling to settle, Mellie will do anything to escape to London...

Trevor Anaedsley has a problem...

Trevor Anaedsley's grandfather has cut off his funds until he gets engaged. Beset by creditors, Trevor escapes to the country-ostensibly to visit his old tutor Mr. Smithson-where he meets Smithson's lovely daughter Mellie. The obvious solution is suddenly before him-but will this fake engagement go as Trevor and Mellie plan? Or will they findthat even the best laid plans often go awry?

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Rakes and Rogues Series: 50 Ways to Ruin a Rake (Book 1)One Rogue at a Time (Book 2)The Richer the Rogue (Book 3)

Praise for 50 Ways to Ruin a Rake : "Lee creates a wonderful read full of madness and mayhem..." - RT Book Reviews , 4½ Stars"With its wonderfully whimsical characters and fanciful plot, Lee's latest...is tailor-made for readers who like their Regency-set historicals served up with plenty of frothy fun." - Booklist "Full of witty banter and steamy love scenes, Lee will keep you entranced until the very end." -Historical Romance Lover, 5 Stars